Penn Brook Elementary School

Dear Penn Brook Families,

Welcome to this week's newsletter.

We have an exciting and busy week ahead, and we are thrilled to share some key updates with you:

• Character Trait Focus: All this month, our school community is focusing on courage. We are talking with students about what it means to be brave, try new things, and stand up for what is right.
• Save the Date: Mark your calendars: Our Preschool through 2nd Grade Halloween Parade will take place on 10/30 at 9:15 am. Stay tuned for more details on times and costume guidelines.
• Curriculum Update: Inside this edition, you will find important information regarding Wit & Wisdom Module 1.
• Highlights from Ms. Fravel and Ms. Moran in the section called From Special Teachers

Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

Warmly,

Penn Brook Administration - (978) 352-5785

Principal - Beth Benoit

Assistant Principals - Amy Wahl, Kate (Donlin) Gwisdalla and Shannon Tenney

Penn Brook Office Dianne Collins and Jeannine Dion

Nurse - Collen Wilson and Zinta Gulens

Here are the Module 1 Themes for Wit & Wisdom:

Grade K: The Five Senses- Informational Writing

Grade 1: A World of Books- Narrative Writing

Grade 2: A Season of Change- Informational Writing

Grade 3: The Sea- Informational Writing

Grade 4: A Great Heart- Informational Writing

Grade 5: Cultures in Conflict- Informational Writing

Each module builds student knowledge on the topic by immersing students deeply in carefully sequenced texts. Wit & Wisdom modules span content areas including science, history, visual art, literature, poetry and music.

Art:Our amazing artists are exploring the colors and creativity of fall!

Kindergarteners are creating monster collages inspired by the book: My Monsterpiece, while first graders are painting scarecrow portraits inspired by The Scarecrow. Second graders are exploring organic shapes through stacked pumpkin drawings, and third graders are learning one-point perspective as they design their own unique pumpkin patches. Fourth and fifth graders are experimenting with sharpies and water-based markers to explore color blending on coffee filters to create fall-themed silhouettes, adding their own creative details to complete their artwork!

Grade Level Holiday Basket Items due by October 30th for Raffles at the Holiday Fair.

Pk- Baby Item

K- Games

1st- All Occasion Wrap

2nd- Move Night

3rd- Books, Books and More Books

4th- Pets

5th- Gift Cards.

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